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GY51 ABU

2001 Audi A6

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,356 mi
Last recorded146,356 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A6116,269 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ABU
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 146,356 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 127,532 miles

Nearside Front brake is slightly binding

Pass 20 Dec 2016 125,080 miles

metal fuel pipe by the fuel filter is corroded

slight oil leak from the rear diff unit

Pass 17 Dec 2015 119,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 113,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front top suspension arm inner bush starting to split slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2013 106,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Sep 2013 106,184 miles

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 20 Sep 2012 98,959 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 98,777 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 92,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 92,562 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 86,362 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 86,362 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,880 miles

all rear seatbelts not checked due to childrens seats x3 fitted.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,390 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 68,385 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 58,299 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,849 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 54,849 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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GY51 ABU is a 2001 Audi A6 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2001 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 116,269 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 ABU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY51 ABU registered?

GY51 ABU is a 2001 Audi A6, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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